Yesterday in Sunday School the lesson was on the Judgement day, and the different kingdoms. We talked about the Celestial Kingdom first, the most glorious, and then went to Terrestial and Telestrial. I told Ryan on the way home how great the lesson was because it really puts into perspective how much work we need to do, and the things we're not doing in order to receive those blessings that are ready for us. We talked alot about sins and not to procrastinate repentance. One brother mentioned that when we sin we always have the spirit there right before to give us a warning; but too often we don't heed that warning. I thought about that and felt bad that so many times I have been given that warning, and remembered those warnings as I look back on them. How selfish am I?!
When we talked about the Terrestial Kingdom the teacher said, something along the lines of "these are they who have the gospel and have not lived the commandments, they will be alone forever". Like I said those weren't the exact words, but it really hit me hard thinking that if I'm not living my very best each day, I won't be able to live with my wonderful husband! How sad is that?! The thought of being without him in the next life scares me and makes me sad. I definitely don't want that.
As President Hinckley once said, "the Lord doesn't ask for perfection, but he asks us to do our very best". I don't want to leave this life with any regrets that I didn't do my very best. I'm grateful for our Savior who when we have done the best we can, fills in the rest. I'm grateful to know that he doesn't ever leave us, even when we sin. He's there helping us along the way and wanting us so badly to come back to him. I love this gospel so much and know that without it I would be lost. I can't imagine going through life without having the spirit there for me, warning me, comforting me, giving me hope, protecting me, filling my heart with joy, helping me feel peace when I'm afraid. WOW!! It's amazing, isn't it?! :)
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